Packers running back Alex Green is tackled by the Jaguars' Jeremy Mincey on a red-zone run in a game on Oct. 28, 2012, at Lambeau Field.

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Eric Goska
Press-Gazette Media correspondent

The tendency to run in the red zone, in decline in Green Bay since Vince Lombardi stepped down as coach in 1968, hit a franchise low for the Packers in 2012.

Will the addition of running backs Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin reverse that trend? With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, should this even be a concern?

The Packers' ground game wasn't anything special last season. It ranked 20th in yards gained (1,702), 22nd in yards per carry (3.9) and tied for 25th best (with the Chiefs) in rushing touchdowns (9). ...